Kan. agency posting tax guidance ahead of new law

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Department of Revenue is posting guidance regarding two provisions of the state income tax law ahead of changes that take effect in January.Spokeswoman Jeannine Koranda said Tuesday that the guidance lets accountants, tax attorneys and residents know how the agency will be interpreting inconsistencies within the law. One of the items deals with how the taxpayers will...

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Harbinger Group returns to profit in 4th quarter

NEW YORK (AP) — Harbinger Group it returned to a profit in its fiscal fourth quarter, buoyed by a large income tax benefit and improved revenue for both its consumer products business and its financial services and insurance segment.For the three months ended Sept. 30, the New York-based holding company earned $159.1 million, or 78 cents per share. That compares with a loss of $107.1 million, or 77...

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NH health agency seeks $321M more in next budget

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire's biggest agency asked Tuesday for $321 million more from state tax sources in the two-year state budget Gov.-elect Maggie Hassan must present to lawmakers in February.Health and Human Services Commissioner Nicholas Toumpas testified at a hearing on the request that one of the biggest increases is due to a change in how the state pays nursing homes for Medicaid care....

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First cracks in GOP resolve on tax rates

WASHINGTON (AP) — The first cracks are developing among Republicans over whether to accept a quick deal with President Barack Obama on allowing the top two income tax rates to expire, even as an administration official said the White House was stepping up behind-the-scenes negotiations.Conservative Oklahoma GOP Rep. Tom Cole told GOP colleagues in a private meeting Tuesday that it's better to make...

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Grocery giant Kroger wins $567 million tax fight

(Reuters) - Kroger Co said Thursday it won a tax battle with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, which has dropped an effort to collect $567 million in disputed deductions from the grocery giant.The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals earlier this month dismissed the government's claims against Kroger, the Cincinnati-based company disclosed in a securities filing.The dismissal by a three-judge panel...

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Barea, Wolves snap Thunder's 12-game streak

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder have been blowing the doors off the rest of the Western Conference in these first two months, playing with the swagger born of their run to the NBA Finals last season.J.J. Barea and the Minnesota Timberwolves tried to send a message on Thursday night that a second straight trip isn't going to come easy.Playing with the tenacity that made...

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Timberwolves end Thunder's 12-games winning streak

(Reuters) - The Minnesota Timberwolves, boosted by a brilliant fourth quarter from diminutive guard J.J. Barea, got a welcome shot of confidence with a 99-93 win over Oklahoma City on Thursday to snap the Thunder's winning streak at 12 games.The uplifting win for the T-Wolves, coming off a pair of losses on a California road trip, snapped their own 12-game losing streak against Oklahoma City.The NBA-leading...

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Cheap New York Knicks Tickets: The New York Knicks Have Been Playing Great Basketball This Season, and Whiztix.com Helps Users Get The Best Deals Possible on Tickets

Tickets to see the New York Knicks are a hot commodity in New York City this season. Whiztix.com, a ticket comparison site, can help get the best deals possible on seats.Ardsley, New York (PRWEB) December 21, 2012It was believed the Knicks would be a playoff team this season, but no one believed they would have the best record in the eastern conference, especially with Amar’e Stoudemire hurt. The...

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Thursday's Scoreboard

Thursday's GamesNBAMinnesota 99 Oklahoma City 93Miami 110 Dallas 95Portland 101 Denver 93--AHLLake Erie 4 Houston 3Peoria 5 Charlotte 4 (SO)--U.S. College FootballPoinsettia Bowl at San DiegoBrigham Young 23 San Diego State...

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NBA standings

Dec 21 (Infostrada Sports) - Standings from the NBA on Thursday EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. NY Knicks 19 6 .760 - 2. Brooklyn 13 12 .520 6 3. Boston 13 12 .520 6 4. Philadelphia 12 14 .462 7 1/2 5. Toronto 8 19 .296 12 CENTRAL DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Chicago 14 10 .583 - 2. Milwaukee 13 11 .542 1 3. Indiana 14 12 .538 1 4. Detroit 7...

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